From bb4b286d33580ab6ab76488a19330dd0afc93fbd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:54:38 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 01/19] Adds drugs and general categories --- _categories/funerals.md | 2 +- _categories/medications.md | 11 +++++++++++ .../basics/what-treatments-are-available.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ ...ow-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md | 12 ++++++++++++ ...-taking-fda-approved-drugs-made-in-china.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../medications/are-antibiotics-effective.md | 12 ++++++++++++ ...e-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-approved.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../are-there-any-approved-medicines.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ ...loroquine-sulfate-might-benefit-patients.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ .../are-there-going-to-be-drug-shortages.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ ...rom-aquarium-same-as-that-fda-has-issued.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../medications/should-i-take-ivermectin.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ ...s-fda-doing-to-protect-people-from-fraud.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ ...l-miracle-mineral-solution-cure-covid-19.md | 12 ++++++++++++ ...ctant-sprays-or-wipes-be-used-on-my-skin.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ .../what-if-i-get-a-rash-hand-sanitizer.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 16 files changed, 204 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 _categories/medications.md create mode 100644 _content/basics/what-treatments-are-available.md create mode 100644 _content/financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/am-i-at-risk-from-taking-fda-approved-drugs-made-in-china.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/are-antibiotics-effective.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/are-chloroquine-phosphate-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-approved.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/are-there-any-approved-medicines.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/are-there-data-showing-chloroquine-phosphate-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-might-benefit-patients.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/are-there-going-to-be-drug-shortages.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/is-chloroquine-phosphate-from-aquarium-same-as-that-fda-has-issued.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/should-i-take-ivermectin.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/what-is-fda-doing-to-protect-people-from-fraud.md create mode 100644 _content/medications/will-miracle-mineral-solution-cure-covid-19.md create mode 100644 _content/protect-yourself/can-disinfectant-sprays-or-wipes-be-used-on-my-skin.md create mode 100644 _content/protect-yourself/what-if-i-get-a-rash-hand-sanitizer.md diff --git a/_categories/funerals.md b/_categories/funerals.md index cdf0e12ec..8ed46df86 100644 --- a/_categories/funerals.md +++ b/_categories/funerals.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ layout: category name: funerals title: "Funerals" owner: CDC -homepage_order: 18 +homepage_order: 19 banner: display: false heading: "This is a place to place urgent information" diff --git a/_categories/medications.md b/_categories/medications.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..6da8c7fbe --- /dev/null +++ b/_categories/medications.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +layout: category +name: medications +title: "Medications" +owner: FDA +homepage_order: 18 +banner: + display: false + heading: "This is a place to place urgent information" + content: "You can set this component to 'display: true' to show a banner at the top of the page." +--- diff --git a/_content/basics/what-treatments-are-available.md b/_content/basics/what-treatments-are-available.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..17155b128 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/basics/what-treatments-are-available.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: What treatments are available for COVID-19? +category: basics +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: true +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: About COVID-19 +--- + +People with COVID-19 should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. People with mild symptoms are able to recover at home. If you experience a medical emergency such as trouble breathing, call 911 and let the operator know you may have COVID-19. For severe illness, treatment should include care to support vital organ functions. + +Currently there are no FDA-approved drugs specifically for the treatment of COVID-19. Researchers are studying new drugs, and drugs that are already approved for other health conditions, as possible treatments for COVID-19. The FDA is working with drug manufacturers, researchers, and other partners to accelerate the development process for COVID-19 treatments. CDC has [more information for health care providers](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/therapeutic-options.html) about these potential treatments. Never take a prescription medicine or drug if it is not prescribed for you by your doctor for your health condition. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md b/_content/financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..741dbff99 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Will the IRS call or email me to get my bank information to receive my Economic Impact Payment? +category: financial-help +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Essential workers" +--- + +Critical infrastructure industries, including many FDA-regulated industries such as food, drugs, and medical equipment, have a special responsibility in these times to continue operations. On March 19, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency (CISA) issued [guidance on defining essential workers](https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19). This guidance offers an initial baseline for governments and industry to use when identifying key groups of employees during COVID-19 response. This guidance is not binding and serves as a starting point for local and state governments. View more [frequently asked questions](https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19) from CISA. diff --git a/_content/medications/am-i-at-risk-from-taking-fda-approved-drugs-made-in-china.md b/_content/medications/am-i-at-risk-from-taking-fda-approved-drugs-made-in-china.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ca86c90ed --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/am-i-at-risk-from-taking-fda-approved-drugs-made-in-china.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Am I at risk for COVID-19 from taking FDA-approved drugs made in China? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +Currently, there is no evidence to support transmission of COVID-19 associated with imported goods, including food and drugs for humans and pets. There have not been any cases of COVID-19 in the United States associated with imported goods. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/are-antibiotics-effective.md b/_content/medications/are-antibiotics-effective.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f3f50023b --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/are-antibiotics-effective.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on bacterial infections. Antibiotics do not prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19), because COVID-19 is caused by a virus, not bacteria. Some patients with COVID-19 may also develop a bacterial infection, such as pneumonia. In that case, a health care professional may treat the bacterial infection with an antibiotic. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/are-chloroquine-phosphate-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-approved.md b/_content/medications/are-chloroquine-phosphate-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-approved.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7633c2fb4 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/are-chloroquine-phosphate-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-approved.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Are chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine sulfate approved by the FDA to treat COVID-19? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +No. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate and some versions of chloroquine phosphate are FDA-approved to treat malaria. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is also FDA-approved to treat lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. [Read more about the emergency use authorization for chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate for COVID-19](https://www.fda.gov/media/136784/download). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/are-there-any-approved-medicines.md b/_content/medications/are-there-any-approved-medicines.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..35c3cd184 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/are-there-any-approved-medicines.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Are there any FDA-approved drug products or medicines to treat COVID-19? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +At this time, there are no FDA-approved drug products to treat COVID-19. The FDA is working with drug manufacturers and investigational new drug sponsors to expedite the development and availability of COVID-19 treatments. [Read more about FDA's actions to address the novel coronavirus with medical countermeasures](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/coronavirus-covid-19-drugs/coronavirus-treatment-acceleration-program-ctap). + +Researchers are studying new drugs and drugs that are already approved for other health conditions as possible treatments for COVID-19. CDC has more information for health care providers about these potential treatments. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/are-there-data-showing-chloroquine-phosphate-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-might-benefit-patients.md b/_content/medications/are-there-data-showing-chloroquine-phosphate-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-might-benefit-patients.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..cac6b75c7 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/are-there-data-showing-chloroquine-phosphate-or-hydroxychloroquine-sulfate-might-benefit-patients.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Are there data showing that chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine sulfate might benefit patients with COVID-19? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +In the lab, these drugs have been shown to prevent the growth of the virus that causes COVID-19. There are a few reports of patients with COVID-19 who received these drugs and improved. Some are reports of groups of patients, all of whom received the drug. It is not known whether it was the drug that led to the improvement or whether there were other factors involved. We do not know if the treated patients' condition would have improved without the drug. To know this, there would have to be a group of similar patients who did not receive the drug (control). + +Because chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine may possibly help very sick patients, FDA is allowing these drugs to be provided to certain hospitalized patients under an [Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued March 28, 2020](https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorization#covidtherapeutics). Under the EUA, health care providers and patients are provided with information about the risks of these drugs. However, more data from clinical trials are necessary for us to determine whether chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine sulfate are safe and effective in treating or preventing COVID-19. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/are-there-going-to-be-drug-shortages.md b/_content/medications/are-there-going-to-be-drug-shortages.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..90247f778 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/are-there-going-to-be-drug-shortages.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +title: Are there going to be drug shortages due to drug manufacturer facility closures in China? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +The FDA has been closely monitoring the supply chain with the expectation that the COVID-19 outbreak would likely impact the medical product supply chain, including potential disruptions to supply or shortages of critical medical products in the U.S. + +We have been reaching out to manufacturers as part of our approach to identifying potential disruptions or shortages. We will use all available tools to react swiftly and mitigate the impact to U.S. patients and health care professionals when a potential disruption or shortage is identified. + +Find [real-time information](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/drugshortages/default.cfm) about drug shortages. + +Learn more in our [drug shortages frequently asked questions](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-shortages/frequently-asked-questions-about-drug-shortages). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/is-chloroquine-phosphate-from-aquarium-same-as-that-fda-has-issued.md b/_content/medications/is-chloroquine-phosphate-from-aquarium-same-as-that-fda-has-issued.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b0f8d4304 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/is-chloroquine-phosphate-from-aquarium-same-as-that-fda-has-issued.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Is the chloroquine phosphate used to treat disease in aquarium fish the same as the chloroquine phosphate that FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for as a COVID-19 treatment for humans? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +No. Products marketed for veterinary use, "for research only," or otherwise not for human consumption have not been evaluated for safety or effectiveness and **should never be used by humans**. FDA is aware that chloroquine phosphate is marketed to treat disease in aquarium fish, but these products have not been evaluated by FDA to determine if they are safe, effective, properly manufactured, and adequately labeled. The agency continues to work with online marketplaces to remove these items, and many have been removed based on these efforts. Patients should not take any form of chloroquine unless it has been prescribed by a licensed health care provider. Chloroquine products also should not be given to pets or livestock unless prescribed by a veterinarian. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/should-i-take-ivermectin.md b/_content/medications/should-i-take-ivermectin.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..7a816040b --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/should-i-take-ivermectin.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Should I take ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +No. While there are approved uses for ivermectin in people and animals, it is not approved for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19. You should not take any medicine to treat or prevent COVID-19 unless it has been prescribed to you by your health care provider and acquired from a legitimate source. + +A recently released [research article](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166354220302011) described the effect of ivermectin on SARS-CoV-2 in a laboratory setting. These types of laboratory studies are commonly used at an early stage of drug development. Additional testing is needed to determine whether ivermectin might be appropriate to prevent or treat coronavirus or COVID-19. [Read more about ivermectin](https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/product-safety-information/faq-covid-19-and-ivermectin-intended-animals). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/what-is-fda-doing-to-protect-people-from-fraud.md b/_content/medications/what-is-fda-doing-to-protect-people-from-fraud.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1bae2b4e9 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/what-is-fda-doing-to-protect-people-from-fraud.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: What is the FDA doing to protect people from fraudulent COVID-19 products? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +We have established a cross-agency task force dedicated to closely monitoring for fraudulent COVID-19 products. We have reached out to major retailers to ask for their help in monitoring online marketplaces for fraudulent COVID-19 products. Products sold are subject to FDA investigation and potential enforcement action if they claim to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure COVID-19 and have not demonstrated safety and effectiveness for that intended use. The task force has already worked with retailers to remove dozens of these types of product listings online. + +The FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issue warning letters to companies that violate federal law and pose significant risks to patient health by selling unapproved products with fraudulent claims to treat or prevent COVID-19. [View the warning letters](https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams/fraudulent-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-products#Warning%20Letter%20Table) for more information. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/medications/will-miracle-mineral-solution-cure-covid-19.md b/_content/medications/will-miracle-mineral-solution-cure-covid-19.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..11dd86464 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/medications/will-miracle-mineral-solution-cure-covid-19.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Will Miracle Mineral Solution (MMS) cure COVID-19? +category: medications +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "Drugs and medications" +--- + +No. Miracle Mineral Solution does not cure COVID-19 and has not been approved by the FDA for any use. The solution, when mixed, develops into a dangerous bleach which has caused serious and potentially life-threatening side effects. For more information, see: [FDA warns consumers about the dangerous and potentially life threatening side effects of Miracle Mineral Solution](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-warns-consumers-about-dangerous-and-potentially-life-threatening-side-effects-miracle-mineral) and [Danger: Don't Drink Miracle Mineral Solution or Similar Products](https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/danger-dont-drink-miracle-mineral-solution-or-similar-products). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/protect-yourself/can-disinfectant-sprays-or-wipes-be-used-on-my-skin.md b/_content/protect-yourself/can-disinfectant-sprays-or-wipes-be-used-on-my-skin.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2ae1fb739 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/protect-yourself/can-disinfectant-sprays-or-wipes-be-used-on-my-skin.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Can disinfectant sprays or wipes be used on my skin to prevent spread of COVID-19? +category: protect-yourself +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "How to protect yourself" +--- + +No. Always follow the instructions on household cleaners. Do not use disinfect sprays or wipes on your skin because it may cause skin and eye irritation. Disinfectant sprays or wipes are not intended for use on humans or animals. Disinfectant sprays or wipes are intended for use on hard, non-porous surfaces. + +View the current [list of products that meet EPA's criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2](https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2), the cause of COVID-19. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/protect-yourself/what-if-i-get-a-rash-hand-sanitizer.md b/_content/protect-yourself/what-if-i-get-a-rash-hand-sanitizer.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c16ba9431 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/protect-yourself/what-if-i-get-a-rash-hand-sanitizer.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +title: What do I do if I get a rash or other reaction to hand sanitizer? +category: protect-yourself +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: "How to protect yourself" +--- + +Call your doctor if you experience a serious reaction to hand sanitizer. FDA encourages consumers and health care professionals to report adverse events experienced with the use of hand sanitizers to the [FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting](https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program) program: + +- Complete and submit the report [online](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm); or +- Download and complete the [form](https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download), then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178. +- Include as much information as you can about the product that caused the reaction, including the product name, the manufacturer, and the lot number (if available). + +See [Safely Using Hand Sanitizer](https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/safely-using-hand-sanitizer) for more information. \ No newline at end of file From c09a99009aa3877a7c3d4535d4fe6a8eb9aae50e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:11:12 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 02/19] Adds food-related faqs --- .../are-food-products-a-risk-for-spread.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../can-i-get-coronavirus-from-food.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ .../is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ .../keeping-home-safe/is-the-food-supply-safe.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ .../will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../will-there-be-food-shortages.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ ...can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 8 files changed, 108 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/keeping-home-safe/are-food-products-a-risk-for-spread.md create mode 100644 _content/keeping-home-safe/can-i-get-coronavirus-from-food.md create mode 100644 _content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md create mode 100644 _content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-food-supply-safe.md create mode 100644 _content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md create mode 100644 _content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-food-shortages.md create mode 100644 _content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md create mode 100644 _content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker.md diff --git a/_content/keeping-home-safe/are-food-products-a-risk-for-spread.md b/_content/keeping-home-safe/are-food-products-a-risk-for-spread.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bb6ae88d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/keeping-home-safe/are-food-products-a-risk-for-spread.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Are food products produced in the United States or other countries affected by COVID-19 a risk for the spread of COVID-19? +category: keeping-home-safe +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Keeping your home safe +--- + +There is no evidence to suggest that food produced in the United States or imported from countries affected by COVID-19 can transmit COVID-19. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/keeping-home-safe/can-i-get-coronavirus-from-food.md b/_content/keeping-home-safe/can-i-get-coronavirus-from-food.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..55c7e4256 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/keeping-home-safe/can-i-get-coronavirus-from-food.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Can I get the coronavirus from food, food packaging, or food containers and preparation area? +category: keeping-home-safe +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Keeping your home safe +--- + +Currently there is no evidence of food, food containers, or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. Like other viruses, it is possible that the virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on surfaces or objects. For that reason, it is critical to follow the 4 key steps of food safety: [clean, separate, cook, and chill](https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety). + +If you are concerned about contamination of food or food packaging, wash your hands after handling food packaging, after removing food from the packaging, before you prepare food for eating and before you eat. Consumers can follow [CDC guidelines on frequent hand washing](https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/) with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; and frequent cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md b/_content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e05b45799 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Is the U.S. animal food supply safe? +category: keeping-home-safe +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Keeping your home safe +--- + +Currently there is no evidence of animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. + +SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, is a virus that causes respiratory illness. Foodborne exposure to this virus is not known to be a route of transmission. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-food-supply-safe.md b/_content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-food-supply-safe.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3cdd15654 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-food-supply-safe.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +title: Is the U.S. food supply safe? +category: keeping-home-safe +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Keeping your home safe +--- + +Currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. + +Unlike foodborne gastrointestinal (GI) viruses like norovirus and hepatitis A that often make people ill through contaminated food, SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19, is a virus that causes respiratory illness and not gastrointestinal illness, and foodborne exposure to this virus is not known to be a route of transmission. + +It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. That's why it's always critical to follow the 4 key steps of food safety:[clean, separate, cook, and chill](https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep-food-safe/4-steps-to-food-safety). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md b/_content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..853a904e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Will there be animal food shortages? +category: keeping-home-safe +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Keeping your home safe +--- + +There are no nationwide shortages of animal food, although in some cases the inventory of certain foods at your grocery store might be temporarily low before stores can restock. Animal food production and manufacturing are widely dispersed throughout the United States and no widespread disruptions have been reported in the supply chain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-food-shortages.md b/_content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-food-shortages.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..f42ed200d --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-food-shortages.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Will there be food shortages? +category: keeping-home-safe +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Keeping your home safe +--- + +There are no nationwide shortages of food, although in some cases the inventory of certain foods at your grocery store might be temporarily low before stores can restock. Food production and manufacturing are widely dispersed throughout the U.S. and there are currently no widespread disruptions reported in the supply chain. + +FDA is closely monitoring the food supply chain for any shortages in collaboration with industry and our federal and state partners. We are in regular contact with food manufacturers and grocery stores.Q: Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19? \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md b/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..2ba21e343 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Should food workers who are ill stay home? +category: spread +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: How it spreads +--- + +CDC recommends that employees who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever (100.4° F \[37.8° C\] or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants). Employees should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick. We recommend that businesses review [CDC's interim guidance for businesses and employers](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html) for planning and responding to coronavirus disease. Also see the FDA's [Retail Food Protection: Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook](https://www.fda.gov/food/retail-food-industryregulatory-assistance-training/retail-food-protection-employee-health-and-personal-hygiene-handbook). diff --git a/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker.md b/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0755644f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Can I get COVID-19 from a food worker handling my food? +category: spread +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: How it spreads +--- + +Currently, there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. However, the virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading from person-to-person in some communities in the U.S. The CDC recommends that if you are sick, stay home until you are better and no longer pose a risk of infecting others. + +Anyone handling, preparing and serving food should always follow [safe food handling procedures](https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/safe-food-handling), such as washing hands and surfaces often. From 814a2810e02c0f8b66e3a0949b5c5644e889a9b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:15:37 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 03/19] Correct filename typo --- ... while-school-is-out-should-i-limit-time-with-older-adults.md} | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename _content/parents-and-children/{while-shool-is-out-should-i-limit-time-with-older-adults.md => while-school-is-out-should-i-limit-time-with-older-adults.md} (100%) diff --git a/_content/parents-and-children/while-shool-is-out-should-i-limit-time-with-older-adults.md b/_content/parents-and-children/while-school-is-out-should-i-limit-time-with-older-adults.md similarity index 100% rename from _content/parents-and-children/while-shool-is-out-should-i-limit-time-with-older-adults.md rename to _content/parents-and-children/while-school-is-out-should-i-limit-time-with-older-adults.md From 2be847013174f998e38fe23fdb8b299e12d8171e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:48:06 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 04/19] Adds FDA animals --- ...-there-going-to-be-animal-drug-shortages.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ ...rus-are-they-more-likely-to-get-covid-19.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ ...ccinated-for-species-specific-cornavirus.md | 12 ++++++++++++ ...rue-animals-get-their-own-types-of-virus.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ .../is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md | 4 ++-- _content/animals/my-pet-has-health-problems.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md | 4 ++-- .../i-built-a-diy-ventilator-may-i-sell-it.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../are-there-home-tests.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../how-are-people-tested.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 10 files changed, 112 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) create mode 100644 _content/animals/are-there-going-to-be-animal-drug-shortages.md create mode 100644 _content/animals/if-my-pet-had-species-specific-coronavirus-are-they-more-likely-to-get-covid-19.md create mode 100644 _content/animals/if-my-pet-has-been-vaccinated-for-species-specific-cornavirus.md create mode 100644 _content/animals/is-it-true-animals-get-their-own-types-of-virus.md rename _content/{keeping-home-safe => animals}/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md (90%) create mode 100644 _content/animals/my-pet-has-health-problems.md rename _content/{keeping-home-safe => animals}/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md (91%) create mode 100644 _content/rumors/i-built-a-diy-ventilator-may-i-sell-it.md create mode 100644 _content/symptoms-and-testing/are-there-home-tests.md create mode 100644 _content/symptoms-and-testing/how-are-people-tested.md diff --git a/_content/animals/are-there-going-to-be-animal-drug-shortages.md b/_content/animals/are-there-going-to-be-animal-drug-shortages.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..937de7bd2 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/animals/are-there-going-to-be-animal-drug-shortages.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +title: Are there going to be any animal drug shortages due to the COVID-19 outbreak? +category: animals +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Animals and medications +--- + +The FDA has been and is continuing to closely monitor the supply chain with the expectation that the COVID-19 outbreak may impact the animal medical product supply chain. + +We have been reaching out to manufacturers as part of our approach to identifying potential disruptions or shortages. We will use all available tools to react swiftly to help mitigate the impact if a potential disruption or shortage is identified. + +Learn more on our [Animal Drug Shortage Information](https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/product-safety-information/animal-drug-shortage-information) page. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/animals/if-my-pet-had-species-specific-coronavirus-are-they-more-likely-to-get-covid-19.md b/_content/animals/if-my-pet-had-species-specific-coronavirus-are-they-more-likely-to-get-covid-19.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..d6fee164b --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/animals/if-my-pet-had-species-specific-coronavirus-are-they-more-likely-to-get-covid-19.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: If my pet previously had a species-specific coronavirus, does that make them more or less likely to get COVID-19? +category: animals +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Animal coronaviruses +--- + +To date, there have been no reports of pets becoming sick with COVID-19. + +There is no data to suggest that current or previous infection with another strain of coronavirus would make your pet more or less likely to get COVID-19. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/animals/if-my-pet-has-been-vaccinated-for-species-specific-cornavirus.md b/_content/animals/if-my-pet-has-been-vaccinated-for-species-specific-cornavirus.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..88e3f8449 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/animals/if-my-pet-has-been-vaccinated-for-species-specific-cornavirus.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: If my pet has been vaccinated for species-specific coronavirus, does that make them more or less likely to get COVID-19? +category: animals +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Animal coronaviruses +--- + +Species-specific coronavirus vaccines are unlikely to work against this type of coronavirus because it is a new virus that is different from the species-specific strains of coronavirus targeted by the vaccine. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/animals/is-it-true-animals-get-their-own-types-of-virus.md b/_content/animals/is-it-true-animals-get-their-own-types-of-virus.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..045b091e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/animals/is-it-true-animals-get-their-own-types-of-virus.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +title: Is it true that animals, like dogs, cats, and cattle, get their own types of coronavirus? +category: animals +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Animal coronaviruses +--- + +Yes. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, only infect animals and do not infect humans. For example, bovine coronavirus causes diarrhea in young calves, and pregnant cows are routinely vaccinated to help prevent infection in calves. This vaccine is only licensed for use in cattle for bovine coronavirus and is not licensed to prevent COVID-19 in cattle or other species, including humans. + +Dogs can get a respiratory coronavirus, which is part of the complex of viruses and bacteria associated with canine infectious respiratory disease, commonly known as "kennel cough." While this virus is highly contagious among both domestic and wild dogs, it is not transmitted to other animal species or humans. + +Most strains of feline enteric coronavirus, a gastrointestinal form, are fought off by a cat's immune system without causing disease. However, in a small proportion of these cats, the virus can cause feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a disease that is almost always fatal. + +Other species, like horses, turkeys, chickens, and swine, can contract their own species-specific strains of coronavirus but, like the other strains mentioned above, they are not known to be transmissible to humans. More information is available in [AVMA's fact sheet about coronaviruses in domestic species](https://www.avma.org/sites/default/files/2020-02/AVMA-Coronavirus-Taxonomy-Notes.pdf). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md b/_content/animals/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md similarity index 90% rename from _content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md rename to _content/animals/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md index e05b45799..42a437c9e 100644 --- a/_content/keeping-home-safe/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md +++ b/_content/animals/is-the-animal-food-supply-safe.md @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ --- title: Is the U.S. animal food supply safe? -category: keeping-home-safe +category: animals layout: post date: April 15, 2020 source: FDA promoted: false source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions -excerpt: Keeping your home safe +excerpt: Animal food supply --- Currently there is no evidence of animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. diff --git a/_content/animals/my-pet-has-health-problems.md b/_content/animals/my-pet-has-health-problems.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..bcb4896f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/animals/my-pet-has-health-problems.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: My pet has health problems and goes to the vet regularly for treatment. Should I be doing anything different to manage their health during the COVID-19 outbreak? +category: animals +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Pet health problems +--- + +While you should not avoid necessary visits to your veterinarian due to the COVID-19 outbreak, you should exercise reasonable caution just like you would if you were going to any other public place. If you are concerned about your own health or that of your pet when going to the veterinarian, contact their office in advance to discuss any recommended precautions. diff --git a/_content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md b/_content/animals/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md similarity index 91% rename from _content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md rename to _content/animals/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md index 853a904e8..f05ba9fbf 100644 --- a/_content/keeping-home-safe/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md +++ b/_content/animals/will-there-be-animal-food-shortages.md @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ --- title: Will there be animal food shortages? -category: keeping-home-safe +category: animals layout: post date: April 15, 2020 source: FDA promoted: false source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions -excerpt: Keeping your home safe +excerpt: Animal food supply --- There are no nationwide shortages of animal food, although in some cases the inventory of certain foods at your grocery store might be temporarily low before stores can restock. Animal food production and manufacturing are widely dispersed throughout the United States and no widespread disruptions have been reported in the supply chain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/rumors/i-built-a-diy-ventilator-may-i-sell-it.md b/_content/rumors/i-built-a-diy-ventilator-may-i-sell-it.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..91070dd3f --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/rumors/i-built-a-diy-ventilator-may-i-sell-it.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: I built a DIY ventilator using instructions I found on the internet. May I sell it? +category: rumors +layout: post +promoted: false +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Get the facts +--- + +DIY ventilator makers may request that their product be added to the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) that FDA issued on March 24, 2020, to legally market the product in the U.S. Instructions on how to do so, and the criteria for ventilator safety, performance and labeling, may be found in the [Letter of Authorization and Appendix A for the EUA](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/emergency-use-authorizations#covid19ventilators) related to ventilators, anesthesia gas machines modified for use as ventilators, positive pressure breathing devices modified for use as ventilators, ventilator tubing connectors, and ventilator accessories. diff --git a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/are-there-home-tests.md b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/are-there-home-tests.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..70e4de200 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/are-there-home-tests.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Are there any tests that I can purchase to test myself at home for COVID-19? +category: symptoms-and-testing +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: true +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Symptoms and testing +--- + +At this time, the FDA has not authorized any test that is available to purchase for testing yourself at home for COVID-19. The FDA sees the public health value in expanding the availability of COVID-19 testing through safe and accurate tests that may include home collection, and we are actively working with test developers on this goal. You can find [listings of tests](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/faqs-diagnostic-testing-sars-cov-2#offeringtests) that have received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) as well as labs and manufacturers that have notified FDA as set forth in the FDA\'s [Policy for Diagnostic Tests for Coronavirus Disease-2019](https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/policy-diagnostic-tests-coronavirus-disease-2019-during-public-health-emergency). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/how-are-people-tested.md b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/how-are-people-tested.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..299fc1a07 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/how-are-people-tested.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: How are people tested for COVID-19? +category: symptoms-and-testing +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: true +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Symptoms and testing +--- + +To be tested for COVID-19, a sample is typically collected from your nose and/or throat with a special swab at a designated collection location staffed by health care professionals. Currently, a health care professional swabbing the back of the nasal cavity through the nostril is the preferred choice. Alternatively, the health care professional could may swab the back of your throat, or for patients with symptoms of COVID-19 the sample could may be collected by swabbing the inside of the front of the nose. Depending on, among other things, the type of swab used, a health care professional may collect the sample, or you may be able to collect the sample yourself at the collection site under the supervision of health care personnel. \ No newline at end of file From 34737538791f81687209ea1db729eced0f74e33f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:55:17 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 05/19] Fix broken path --- .../can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md | 12 ------------ _content/spread/should-ill-food-workers-stay-home.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 _content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md create mode 100644 _content/spread/should-ill-food-workers-stay-home.md diff --git a/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md b/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md deleted file mode 100644 index 2ba21e343..000000000 --- a/_content/spread/can-i-get-covid-19-from-a-food-worker copy.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,12 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Should food workers who are ill stay home? -category: spread -layout: post -date: April 15, 2020 -source: FDA -promoted: false -source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions -excerpt: How it spreads ---- - -CDC recommends that employees who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever (100.4° F \[37.8° C\] or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants). Employees should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick. We recommend that businesses review [CDC's interim guidance for businesses and employers](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html) for planning and responding to coronavirus disease. Also see the FDA's [Retail Food Protection: Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook](https://www.fda.gov/food/retail-food-industryregulatory-assistance-training/retail-food-protection-employee-health-and-personal-hygiene-handbook). diff --git a/_content/spread/should-ill-food-workers-stay-home.md b/_content/spread/should-ill-food-workers-stay-home.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a3f71a63d --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/spread/should-ill-food-workers-stay-home.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Should food workers who are ill stay home? +category: spread +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: How it spreads +--- + +CDC recommends that employees who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever (100.4° F / 37.8° C) or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants). Employees should notify their supervisor and stay home if they are sick. We recommend that businesses review [CDC's interim guidance for businesses and employers](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html) for planning and responding to coronavirus disease. Also see the FDA's [Retail Food Protection: Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook](https://www.fda.gov/food/retail-food-industryregulatory-assistance-training/retail-food-protection-employee-health-and-personal-hygiene-handbook). From d2cf4d4155e217e3147faa173f7336f22a812b63 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:15:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 06/19] Adds missing fraud question --- .../products-online-claim-to-prevent-or-treat.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/rumors/products-online-claim-to-prevent-or-treat.md diff --git a/_content/rumors/products-online-claim-to-prevent-or-treat.md b/_content/rumors/products-online-claim-to-prevent-or-treat.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c194a9d4e --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/rumors/products-online-claim-to-prevent-or-treat.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Products online claim to prevent or treat COVID-19. Where can I report websites selling fraudulent medical products? +category: rumors +layout: post +promoted: false +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Get the facts +--- + +[There are currently no FDA-approved vaccines or drug products for COVID-19](https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/beware-fraudulent-coronavirus-tests-vaccines-and-treatments). You can report websites selling fraudulent medical products to the FDA through our website, by phone, or mail. [Learn more\...](https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/reporting-unlawful-sales-medical-products-internet) From 6e9905763e7b91af5e9fe14c2a43d777321db49a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:20:44 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 07/19] Adds missing animals faq --- ...oved-products-to-prevent-covid-19-in-animals.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/animals/are-there-any-approved-products-to-prevent-covid-19-in-animals.md diff --git a/_content/animals/are-there-any-approved-products-to-prevent-covid-19-in-animals.md b/_content/animals/are-there-any-approved-products-to-prevent-covid-19-in-animals.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..37f2d11f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/animals/are-there-any-approved-products-to-prevent-covid-19-in-animals.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +title: Are there any approved products that can prevent or treat COVID-19 in animals? +category: animals +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Animals and medications +--- + +No. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, "articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals" are drugs. The FDA has not approved any drugs for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of COVID-19 in animals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) [Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB)](https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/veterinary-biologics) regulates veterinary biologics, including vaccines, diagnostic kits, and other products of biological origin. Similarly, APHIS CVB has not licensed any products to treat or prevent COVID-19 in animals. + +The FDA has taken action against fraudulent products intended to prevent or cure COVID-19. The public can help safeguard human and animal health by reporting any products claiming to do so to [FDA-COVID-19-Fraudulent-Products@fda.hhs.gov](mailto:FDA-COVID-19-Fraudulent-Products@fda.hhs.gov)or 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332). \ No newline at end of file From c7a2491427e02ffdff0aea4c51e00beb8b7d32f4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Malaika Carpenter <59617356+Mtcarp@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:30:25 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 08/19] Create kind-of-test-used-to-diagnose-covid19.md Adds new symptoms & testing FAQ --- .../kind-of-test-used-to-diagnose-covid19.md | 16 ++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/symptoms-and-testing/kind-of-test-used-to-diagnose-covid19.md diff --git a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/kind-of-test-used-to-diagnose-covid19.md b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/kind-of-test-used-to-diagnose-covid19.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..79d3dcdbf --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/kind-of-test-used-to-diagnose-covid19.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +title: What kind of test is being used to diagnose if I have COVID-19? +category: symptoms-and-testing +layout: post +date: April 14, 2020 +source: CDC +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#Symptoms-&-Testing +excerpt: Symptoms and testing +--- + +Many tests to diagnose COVID-19 have received an [Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/emergency-use-authorizations) from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). All of these diagnostic tests identify the virus in samples from the respiratory system, such as from nasopharyngeal swabs. + +Locations and types of testing sites may vary by state or territory (see question: Where can I get tested). Check with your testing site to learn which test it uses. You can find a [patient information sheet for each test](https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/emergency-situations-medical-devices/emergency-use-authorizations#covid19ivd) on the FDA site. + +Be aware that at this time, no home tests have been authorized for use. All tests must be done at a testing site. The FDA sees the public health value in expanding testing that may include home collection, and they are actively working with test developers on this goal. From 51f7b9cea64f2d05bdea44e0ae52c5ed7af2cd26 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Malaika Carpenter <59617356+Mtcarp@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:34:01 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 09/19] Create what-is-serology-testing.md Adds new symptoms and testing FAQ --- .../what-is-serology-testing.md | 18 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/symptoms-and-testing/what-is-serology-testing.md diff --git a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/what-is-serology-testing.md b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/what-is-serology-testing.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..00d6c6d9c --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/what-is-serology-testing.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +--- +title: What is serology testing? And can I be tested using this method? +category: symptoms-and-testing +layout: post +date: April 14, 2020 +source: CDC +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#Symptoms-&-Testing +excerpt: Symptoms and testing +--- + +Serology testing checks a sample of a person’s blood to look for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. These antibodies are produced when someone has been infected, so a positive result from this test indicates that person was previously infected with the virus. + +CDC is working with other federal agencies to evaluate the performance of commercially manufactured serology tests that may become available from healthcare providers. This evaluation is expected to be completed in late April. + +We do not know yet if the antibodies that result from infection with SARS-CoV-2 can protect someone from reinfection with this virus or how long antibodies to the virus will protect someone. Scientists are conducting research to answer those questions. + +Serology tests may not be able to tell you if you are currently infected because it typically takes 1 to 2 weeks to develop antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. To tell if you are currently infected, you would need a test that identifies the virus in samples from your upper respiratory system, such as a nasopharyngeal swab. From decc2676ad153f7e4355424b33ed18cbbb09bac8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Malaika Carpenter <59617356+Mtcarp@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:37:35 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 10/19] Create if-i-recover-from-covid19-will-i-be-immune.md Adds new symptoms and testing FAQ --- .../if-i-recover-from-covid19-will-i-be-immune.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/symptoms-and-testing/if-i-recover-from-covid19-will-i-be-immune.md diff --git a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/if-i-recover-from-covid19-will-i-be-immune.md b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/if-i-recover-from-covid19-will-i-be-immune.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4efadb239 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/if-i-recover-from-covid19-will-i-be-immune.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: If I have recovered from COVID-19, will I be immune to it? +category: symptoms-and-testing +layout: post +date: April 14, 2020 +source: CDC +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#Symptoms-&-Testing +excerpt: Symptoms and testing +--- + +CDC and partners are investigating to determine if you can get sick with COVID-19 more than once. At this time, we are not sure if you can become re-infected. Until we know more, continue to take steps to protect yourself and others. From f8fc01bdd20f5fe068b1226c2ea1f27b625378d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:04:06 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 11/19] Adds missing vaccine questions --- ...-the-virus-be-transmitted-by-blood-transfusion.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md | 12 ++++++++++++ .../why-arent-blood-centers-testing.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 36 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/spread/can-the-virus-be-transmitted-by-blood-transfusion.md create mode 100644 _content/symptoms-and-testing/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md create mode 100644 _content/symptoms-and-testing/why-arent-blood-centers-testing.md diff --git a/_content/spread/can-the-virus-be-transmitted-by-blood-transfusion.md b/_content/spread/can-the-virus-be-transmitted-by-blood-transfusion.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..16a9c8ea8 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/spread/can-the-virus-be-transmitted-by-blood-transfusion.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Can SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, be transmitted by blood transfusion? +category: spread +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: How it spreads +--- + +In general, respiratory viruses are not known to be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases of transfusion-transmitted coronavirus. diff --git a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..deb650566 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: I recently recovered from COVID-19. Can I donate convalescent plasma? +category: symptoms-and-testing +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: true +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Symptoms and testing +--- + +COVID-19 convalescent plasma must only be collected from recovered individuals if they are eligible to donate blood. Individuals must have had a prior diagnosis of COVID-19 documented by a laboratory test and meet other laboratory criteria. Individuals must have fully recovered from COVID-19, with complete resolution of symptoms for at least 14 days before donation of convalescent plasma. You can ask your local blood center if there are options to donate convalescent plasma in your area. FDA included contact information for blood organizations in its March 19, 2020 [statement on blood donations](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-blood-donations). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/why-arent-blood-centers-testing.md b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/why-arent-blood-centers-testing.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e627c4fd5 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/symptoms-and-testing/why-arent-blood-centers-testing.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: Why aren't blood centers testing donors for SARS-CoV-2? +category: symptoms-and-testing +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: true +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Symptoms and testing +--- + +At this time, the FDA does not recommend using laboratory tests to screen blood. Someone who has symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath, is not healthy enough to donate blood. Standard screening processes already in place will mean that someone with these symptoms will not be allowed to donate. \ No newline at end of file From 242d56f344c19d9987e9423cad7a1c8595b56ca2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:09:04 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 12/19] Move to spread --- .../can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) rename _content/{symptoms-and-testing => spread}/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md (94%) diff --git a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md b/_content/spread/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md similarity index 94% rename from _content/symptoms-and-testing/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md rename to _content/spread/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md index deb650566..015ec8f55 100644 --- a/_content/symptoms-and-testing/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md +++ b/_content/spread/can-i-donate-convalescent-plasma.md @@ -1,12 +1,12 @@ --- title: I recently recovered from COVID-19. Can I donate convalescent plasma? -category: symptoms-and-testing +category: spread layout: post date: April 15, 2020 source: FDA promoted: true source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions -excerpt: Symptoms and testing +excerpt: How it spreads --- COVID-19 convalescent plasma must only be collected from recovered individuals if they are eligible to donate blood. Individuals must have had a prior diagnosis of COVID-19 documented by a laboratory test and meet other laboratory criteria. Individuals must have fully recovered from COVID-19, with complete resolution of symptoms for at least 14 days before donation of convalescent plasma. You can ask your local blood center if there are options to donate convalescent plasma in your area. FDA included contact information for blood organizations in its March 19, 2020 [statement on blood donations](https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-blood-donations). \ No newline at end of file From f1a61f0924f536c92ea16771e4ab73176df9b80a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:27:11 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 13/19] Rearrange and add new FDA --- ...et-has-been-exposed-do-they-need-to-quarantine.md | 12 ++++++++++++ _content/basics/what-is-a-novel-coronavirus.md | 6 ++++-- .../are-there-any-vaccines.md | 2 +- 3 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) create mode 100644 _content/animals/if-my-pet-has-been-exposed-do-they-need-to-quarantine.md rename _content/{rumors => medications}/are-there-any-vaccines.md (98%) diff --git a/_content/animals/if-my-pet-has-been-exposed-do-they-need-to-quarantine.md b/_content/animals/if-my-pet-has-been-exposed-do-they-need-to-quarantine.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..51d6864c2 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/animals/if-my-pet-has-been-exposed-do-they-need-to-quarantine.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: If my pet has been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, do they need to be quarantined? If so, for how long? +category: animals +layout: post +date: April 15, 2020 +source: FDA +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions +excerpt: Animals and medications +--- + +Although there is no evidence that pets can get sick from COVID-19 or spread the virus that causes COVID-19, you may wish to quarantine your pet for the same amount of time as people are being asked to quarantine: 14 days. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/basics/what-is-a-novel-coronavirus.md b/_content/basics/what-is-a-novel-coronavirus.md index ba138f954..b53e9e101 100644 --- a/_content/basics/what-is-a-novel-coronavirus.md +++ b/_content/basics/what-is-a-novel-coronavirus.md @@ -3,12 +3,14 @@ title: What is a novel coronavirus? category: basics layout: post promoted: true -date: April 13, 2020 +date: April 15, 2020 source: CDC source_url: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#anchor_1584386215012 +source_2: FDA +source_2_url: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions excerpt: About COVID-19 --- A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the [coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/types.html) and cause mild illness, like the common cold. -A diagnosis with coronavirus 229E, NL63, OC43, or HKU1 is not the same as a COVID-19 diagnosis. Patients with COVID-19 will be evaluated and cared for differently than patients with common coronavirus diagnosis. \ No newline at end of file +Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. There are many types of human coronaviruses, including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_content/rumors/are-there-any-vaccines.md b/_content/medications/are-there-any-vaccines.md similarity index 98% rename from _content/rumors/are-there-any-vaccines.md rename to _content/medications/are-there-any-vaccines.md index a6420c77f..9e7f5b48b 100644 --- a/_content/rumors/are-there-any-vaccines.md +++ b/_content/medications/are-there-any-vaccines.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Are there any vaccines to prevent or medicines to treat COVID-19? -category: rumors +category: medications layout: post date: April 6, 2020 source: FEMA From 66110e509604a3ba6a71cdb020a1c0d609313088 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:33:10 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 14/19] Adds Treasury QA --- ...check-the-status-of-my-economic-impact-payment.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/financial-help/how-can-i-check-the-status-of-my-economic-impact-payment.md diff --git a/_content/financial-help/how-can-i-check-the-status-of-my-economic-impact-payment.md b/_content/financial-help/how-can-i-check-the-status-of-my-economic-impact-payment.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..50565cd5e --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/financial-help/how-can-i-check-the-status-of-my-economic-impact-payment.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +--- +title: How can I check the status of my Economic Impact Payment? +category: financial-help +layout: post +date: April 16, 2020 +source: Treasury +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment +excerpt: The IRS has a free web app called Get My Payment +--- + +The IRS has a free web app called “Get My Payment” that you can use to check the status of your Economic Impact Payment. The app also allows you to securely send your banking information to the IRS, if you would prefer to receive your payment through direct deposit instead of waiting for a paper check. Use the app at [irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment](https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment). From 84165924aff3f98e38dd5eb5650fc4d9bde82289 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:42:13 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 15/19] Adds link to Spanish language version --- _content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md b/_content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md index 110d78e02..0189eda9f 100644 --- a/_content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md +++ b/_content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md @@ -18,5 +18,5 @@ excerpt: Pregnant women and COVID-19 - Express breast milk to establish and maintain milk supply. - A dedicated breast pump should be provided. - Wash hands before touching any pump or bottle parts and before expressing breast milk. - - Follow **recommendations for proper pump cleaning** after each use, cleaning all parts that come into contact with breast milk. + - Follow **recommendations for proper pump cleaning** ([español](https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/healthychildcare/infantfeeding/breastpump-esp.html)) after each use, cleaning all parts that come into contact with breast milk. - If possible, consider having someone who is well feed the expressed breast milk to the infant. From 143f8d4776dabd8c7ada089e64872eefb137725e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:00:07 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 16/19] Adds CDC question about returning to work and school --- ...-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md | 20 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _content/protect-yourself/can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md diff --git a/_content/protect-yourself/can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md b/_content/protect-yourself/can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1743892c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/_content/protect-yourself/can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +title: Can CDC tell me or my employer when it is safe for me to go back to work/school after recovering from or being exposed to COVID-19? +category: protect-yourself +layout: post +date: April 16, 2020 +source: CDC +promoted: false +source_url: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#In-Case-of-an-Outbreak-in-Your-Community +excerpt: How to protect yourself +--- + +CDC cannot address the policies of any business or organization. CDC shares recommendations based on the best available science to help people make decisions that improve their health and safety. Employers, schools, and organizations may decide to visibly screen for symptoms or perform on-site symptom checks. + +If your employer, school, or organization requires you to present documentation regarding COVID-19 before returning to work or school (for example, proof of a negative COVID-19 lab test, if a test was performed, contact your healthcare provider to ask if he or she would be able to provide a form of documentation for you. Documentation of self-isolation and self-quarantine may not be possible. + +CDC has [guidance for when and how people with COVID-19 can discontinue home isolation](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html). + +CDC also has [guidance for what people should do if they think they have been exposed or feel sick](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html). + +In all cases, follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and local health department. Local decisions depend on local circumstances. \ No newline at end of file From 387ea564e739554b67d73a6b0756fef63a5ac473 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:01:12 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 17/19] Adds bold styling --- .../can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_content/protect-yourself/can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md b/_content/protect-yourself/can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md index 1743892c6..b44d6eb4f 100644 --- a/_content/protect-yourself/can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md +++ b/_content/protect-yourself/can-cdc-tell-me-when-it-is-safe-to-go-back.md @@ -17,4 +17,4 @@ CDC has [guidance for when and how people with COVID-19 can discontinue home iso CDC also has [guidance for what people should do if they think they have been exposed or feel sick](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html). -In all cases, follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and local health department. Local decisions depend on local circumstances. \ No newline at end of file +In all cases, **follow the guidance of your healthcare provider and local health department**. Local decisions depend on local circumstances. \ No newline at end of file From f06786e2de07e6bb586eb1836726a3f7a9849860 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: brentryanjohnson Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:05:31 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 18/19] Capitalizes based on V request --- _content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md b/_content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md index 0189eda9f..c69757231 100644 --- a/_content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md +++ b/_content/pregnancy/what-should-breastfeeding-mothers-do.md @@ -18,5 +18,5 @@ excerpt: Pregnant women and COVID-19 - Express breast milk to establish and maintain milk supply. - A dedicated breast pump should be provided. - Wash hands before touching any pump or bottle parts and before expressing breast milk. - - Follow **recommendations for proper pump cleaning** ([español](https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/healthychildcare/infantfeeding/breastpump-esp.html)) after each use, cleaning all parts that come into contact with breast milk. + - Follow **recommendations for proper pump cleaning** ([Español](https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/healthychildcare/infantfeeding/breastpump-esp.html)) after each use, cleaning all parts that come into contact with breast milk. - If possible, consider having someone who is well feed the expressed breast milk to the infant. From ce99733ba68a35bf434e0f770fcb5bdcbb3f236a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Abbey Kos <38867175+abbeykos@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:42:48 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 19/19] Update how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md Fixing headline --- .../financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_content/financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md b/_content/financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md index 741dbff99..f5418508e 100644 --- a/_content/financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md +++ b/_content/financial-help/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-an-essential-worker.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Will the IRS call or email me to get my bank information to receive my Economic Impact Payment? +title: How do I know if I’m an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic? category: financial-help layout: post date: April 15, 2020